Malicious code in halo-stats (RubyGems)
The RubyGems package 'halo-stats' version 1.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package, which may pose a security risk if used in software projects.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The 'halo-stats' RubyGems package at version 1.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2024-6939 and GHSA-3c8j-5rf5-mwrw. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'halo-stats' package version 1.0.3 may introduce malicious code into dependent applications, potentially compromising the security and integrity of those applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks unauthorized actions or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'halo-stats' package version 1.0.3. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their dependencies and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official remediation.
Malicious code in halo-stats (RubyGems)
Description
The RubyGems package 'halo-stats' version 1.0.3 contains malicious code as identified by the OpenSSF malicious packages project. This package is flagged as a malicious package, which may pose a security risk if used in software projects.
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Technical Analysis
The 'halo-stats' RubyGems package at version 1.0.3 has been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages database and is tracked under MAL-2024-6939 and GHSA-3c8j-5rf5-mwrw. There is no CVSS score or detailed technical vulnerability description available. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation guidance is provided.
Potential Impact
Using the 'halo-stats' package version 1.0.3 may introduce malicious code into dependent applications, potentially compromising the security and integrity of those applications. The exact impact is not detailed, but the presence of malicious code generally risks unauthorized actions or data compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Avoid using the 'halo-stats' package version 1.0.3. Since no patch or fixed version is indicated, users should remove this version from their dependencies and seek alternative trusted packages. Monitor vendor or repository advisories for any updates or official remediation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-6939
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-3c8j-5rf5-mwrw"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba62a44ab8fbf7c80640b
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:13:30 UTC
Last enriched: 07/19/2026, 00:05:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 06:51:26 UTC
Views: 19
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